Bank of Ireland Lifts 2026 Profit Guidance After Lower-than-Expected Impairments
Bank of Ireland reported first-half 2026 pre-tax profit that outpaced consensus by 19%, helped by substantially lower impairments and valuation gains. The lender also raised its net interest income and return-on-equity targets for 2026 and adjusted guidance for subsequent years while maintaining a CET1 ratio in line with expectations.